Student To Get $62,000 For Dehydration Injuries

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January 27, 2000

PORT ORANGE - The Volusia County School Board late Wednesday settled a lawsuit with an Atlantic High School student who said he suffered permanent injuries from dehydration two years ago after being denied water during football practice on a hot day.

The board agreed to pay Sean James $62,000 to cover his medical bills and other expenses. In September 1998, Sean was hospitalized for four days after then-football coach Glenn Marsh refused to let the players take water breaks. Marsh resigned a few weeks later. The board has agreed to pay $11,000 for doctor bills and will purchase an annuity that will pay Sean $55,000 over five years.